READERS’ LETTERS: All of war’s victims should be remembered
Sir, – Recently we honoured Scots troops, in particular those who fell during World War One.
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NHS announces specialist health support for veterans
NHS leaders have confirmed that specialist health support for veterans is to be made available in every part of the health service.
Tiny standard bearer carries flag at remembrance service for new generation
A seven-year-old girl is carrying the flag of remembrance for a new generation – thanks to a specially-made miniature standard.
How recruitment pressures are affecting the armed forces
Greater numbers of foreign nationals are expected to be made eligible to join the armed forces as ministers try to improve recruitment.
Military snapper’s Guardian Angel photo wins top prize
A military snapper has won a top prize in this year’s Army Photographic Competition with a stunning set of images capturing soldiers at work over a 12-month period.
St Andrews teeing up major fundraiser for injured veterans
A St Andrews charity is hosting a weekend of events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
READERS’ LETTERS: Pledges on base demand closer scrutiny
Sir, – Through my letterbox yesterday came a leaflet printed and published on behalf of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party telling how our local Tory MP Kirstene Hair had secured the future of RM Condor at Arbroath, among other ripping yarns.
SNP predicts Armed Forces staff would swell by thousands in independent Scotland
Tayside and Fife are in line for a “massive boost” from an SNP plan to base an extra 3,500 military personnel in Scotland.
Royal Regiment of Scotand band launches tour
The Royal Regiment of Scotland band will visit Tayside and Fife as part of its first-ever nationwide tour to raise money charity.
Review launched into ‘unjustified’ tax raid on Scotland’s Armed Forces
Armed Forces staff in Scotland could have their salaries topped up to offset the SNP’s income tax hikes, says the Defence Secretary.